Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's state purchasing director to review all pharmaceutical contracts and create an annual list prioritizing drugs for bulk purchasing based on cost, availability of similar alternatives, and the 25 highest-cost drugs used by state programs. The director must coordinate with health, human services, corrections, and other state agencies to develop bulk purchasing agreements for these priority drugs, aiming to reduce costs for state programs. The bill also mandates outreach to counties, local governments, and private buyers (including small businesses and health plans) to help them access these bulk purchasing arrangements. State agencies must report annually on the program's implementation, cost impacts, and effects on drug availability for both covered and non-covered products.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Economic Development Authority to issue a request for proposals (RFP) seeking applicants to develop a demonstration program for electric vehicle (EV) charging depots. The program would establish depots serviced by distributed energy resource charging centers (on-site energy systems with storage) at six diverse locations across the state, including at least one per electric utility territory. Applicants must demonstrate how these depots provide cost savings, resilience, and high-capacity charging during peak demand compared to traditional grid upgrades. The RFP will outline requirements for depot design, location, and coordination with utilities, with the Authority overseeing the approved demonstration projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a $10 annual fee for New Jersey residents who are honorably discharged veterans or active duty members of the U.S. military to obtain a recreational shellfish license. It directly affects eligible veterans and service members by removing a cost for harvesting shellfish like clams, oysters, and mussels for personal use. The law amends existing licensing rules to add this exemption, maintaining the current fee structure for all other residents under 62.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1885) simplifies New Jersey's definition of "veteran" for benefits eligibility by removing specific historical conflict date and location requirements. It eliminates the need for veterans to have served during exact periods like "World War II, between September 1, 1939 and September 2, 1945" or "Vietnam conflict, on or after December 31, 1960," instead requiring only 90 days of active military service (excluding basic training) with an honorable discharge. This change directly affects veterans whose service dates or locations no longer match current definitions but still meet the general service duration criteria. The bill focuses on streamlining access to benefits, maintaining exceptions for those with service-connected injuries regardless of service duration.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1419) establishes new structural inspection requirements for specific residential buildings in New Jersey. It applies to condominium and cooperative buildings with concrete, masonry, steel, or hybrid structural systems (excluding single-family homes, certain rental buildings, and frame constructions). Key provisions require initial inspections before occupancy for new buildings and mandatory 15-year inspections afterward to verify structural integrity, with costs borne by building owners. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024, but was withdrawn the same day.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 1399 allows county election officials to begin processing early in-person votes and mail-in ballots before Election Day under strict conditions. County clerks may start counting early votes (excluding provisional/emergency ballots) 24 hours after early voting ends, while mail-in ballots can be opened five days prior and counted three days before the election. The bill requires security measures, including following Secretary of State guidelines, keeping results confidential until polls close, and prohibiting public disclosure of results before Election Day - violations are punishable as third-degree crimes. This directly affects county election boards and ensures pre-election processing occurs securely without premature result release.
Maddy summaryS 1420 establishes New Jersey's "VETeach Pilot Program" to help veterans become public school teachers. The program targets veterans who served after September 11, 2001, by enrolling them in a 36-month teacher preparation track at up to four selected public universities. Upon completion, participants earn a teaching certification (with advanced standing) allowing them to teach in grades K-8 and certain secondary subjects. The pilot requires participating universities to design the program, with the Department of Education reporting on outcomes like veteran enrollment and hiring rates after four years.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses with state, county, or municipal contracts exceeding $17,500 from making political contributions to certain committees during the contract term and for the previous year. It creates uniform rules across all government levels (executive, legislative, local), banning contributions to committees tied to the Governor/Lieutenant Governor, legislative leadership, or local elected officials. Businesses holding qualifying contracts cannot contribute to these committees while the contract is active, and committees cannot accept such contributions during the contract period. The bill repeals existing local laws that allowed different contribution limits for businesses with government contracts.
Maddy summaryS 1405 requires election infrastructure vendors (companies providing voting systems, voter databases, polling technology, or related election services) to disclose all owners or shareholders with a 5% or greater financial interest to the Secretary of State before approval. It also mandates that approved vendors report any known or suspected security incidents involving election systems to the Division of Elections within 10 days. Vendors failing to comply face civil penalties of up to $10,000 for the first offense and $20,000 for subsequent violations. This bill directly affects all companies supplying election technology across New Jersey, aiming to increase transparency and security in election administration.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides tax credits to New Jersey employers who hire "qualified veterans" (NJ residents honorably discharged since 1965 with proof of service). Employers receive a 10% credit on qualified wages paid to these veterans, capped at $1,200 per veteran annually, for wages earned during sustained employment (at least 185 business days). To qualify, employers must hire 25% new veterans (or 50% retention from prior year), offer workplace veteran support services, and conduct targeted recruitment. The credit applies only to wages paid between 2020-2024 and cannot be combined with other state employment tax credits or grants.